The Federal Government has announced a public holiday for Monday, September 16th, 2024, in honour of the Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration.
This was announced in a statement on Friday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
In the statement to journalists, the Minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.
The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, said Dr Tunji-Ojo urged the Muslim Ummah and, by extension, Nigerians, to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice, and resilience.
“While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion, the Minister implored them to use the opportunity of the period to pray for enduring peace and a more prosperous egalitarian nation”, the statement added.
The Eid-ul-Mawlid is an Islamic festival which marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
